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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.05, 1,652.72 and 581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.05, 1,652.72 and 581.76 is: 872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.05 : 1,652.72 = 581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.05/1,652.72 = 581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.05x = 1,652.72 × 581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.05x = 961,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,483.48/1,102.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.45

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